YEARLY HIGH
0.0133 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0122 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0126 BMD

2010 KES to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the KES to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.0122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0132 to the December average rate of 0.0124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 66 BMD
Yearly Average 63 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 61 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.56 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.0133
0.0122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0129, compared to 0.0124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 BMD (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0125). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BMD (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0124).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 0.0132.

2010 Avg (January) 0.0132
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0133 0.0131 0.0132
February 0.0132 0.0129 0.0130
March 0.0131 0.0129 0.0130
April 0.0130 0.0129 0.0129
May 0.0129 0.0125 0.0127
June 0.0125 0.0122 0.0124
July 0.0125 0.0122 0.0123
August 0.0126 0.0123 0.0124
September 0.0124 0.0123 0.0124
October 0.0124 0.0123 0.0124
November 0.0125 0.0124 0.0124
December 0.0125 0.0124 0.0124